Hearts And Flowers
Aptenia Cordifolia
Overview
Aptenia cordifolia, commonly known as Hearts and Flowers, is a robust, mat-forming perennial with succulent heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in USDA zones 10-11, preferring full sun to part shade. This groundcover plant blooms profusely with small, vivid magenta flowers, each around 1 inch in diameter, creating a striking display. Quick to establish, it reaches 2-4 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches, requiring minimal water once established.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Ground cover, Perennial, SucculentClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Mediterranean
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